3CUPS Blog
Direct Trade Wines
June 26, 2009 at 9:30 am by
I am excited about the Direct Trade wines that we are receiving these days at 3CUPS… the result of Jay’s trip to France earlier this year. I watched him proudly build a display of a 2005 Cabernet from France’s Cotes du Bourg and decided I would write this week’s e-mail and tell you why I am excited enough about these wines to personally buy a case or three.
By Direct Trade (DT) I mean wines that we have a direct relationship with the producer. In this case, Jay went to France in January, met with the folks from Chateau La Grolet, worked with the importer, Bruno Arricastres, to have these wines delivered to 3CUPS. Now they are here and you can stop by the store to try them for yourselves at our free tastings on Friday (3 to 6PM) and Saturday (1 to 4PM).
The reason I will be buying lots of these wines is that I trust Jay's palate to select great tasting wines, the Direct Trade model offers me really good value, and I know I am voting for sustainable agriculture and natural wines by purchasing wine from the farmers Jay met in France.
Lex Alexander
Jay's DT Wines to Taste on Friday and Saturday...
2008 Jas d'Esclans Rose, $14.99/btl
NV Dom. Sainte-Marie des Pins Sauvignon Blanc, $7.99/btl
And this week's Weekend Wine...
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